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Senior Niya Moon fights past a Galloway defender during the Lady Devils’ 70-57 loss in the Final Four round of the GHSA State Tournament at Georgia College March 3. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Niya Moon fights past a Galloway defender during the Lady Devils’ 70-57 loss in the Final Four round of the GHSA State Tournament at Georgia College March 3. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Final Four finale

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team’s fight for a back-to-back state championship  came to an end in the Final Four of the GHSA State Tournament with a 70-57 loss to Galloway March 3. “I knew we were going to come in and give them everything that we could. I feel like we did that.
Elbert County Golf seniors Emalise Andrews and Jake Harper added to the Lady Devils and Devils’ wins over Banks County at Chimney Oaks Golf Club Feb. 28. (Photos courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

Elbert County Golf seniors Emalise Andrews and Jake Harper added to the Lady Devils and Devils’ wins over Banks County at Chimney Oaks Golf Club Feb. 28. (Photos courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Devils, Lady Devils golf sweep Banks in first road game

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams swept Banks County Feb 28 at Chimney Oaks Golf Club in their first away game of the new season.
Coaches (L-R) James Allen, Donald Bolton and Josh Jones and the Lady Devils’ bench reacts during the Sweet Sixteen round of the GHSA state playoffs against Mt. Pisgah in the Inferno Feb. 24. (Photo by Scoggins)

Coaches (L-R) James Allen, Donald Bolton and Josh Jones and the Lady Devils’ bench reacts during the Sweet Sixteen round of the GHSA state playoffs against Mt. Pisgah in the Inferno Feb. 24. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Homeward bound for Elite Eight round

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team was set to host the Elite Eight round of the GHSA state playoffs Tuesday against Swainsboro’s Lady Tigers after a grueling 77-71 overtime win in the Sweet Sixteen round over Mt. Pisgah in the Inferno Feb. 24.
Lady Devils (L-R) Emalise Andrews and Ellie Wheeler finished in ninth place during the Blue Devil Shootout Feb. 25. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devils (L-R) Emalise Andrews and Ellie Wheeler finished in ninth place during the Blue Devil Shootout Feb. 25. (Photo by Wells)

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Golfers begin season with growth in numbers, ability

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams kicked off their 2023 season by beating both Rabun County and Franklin County at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course Feb. 21.
Blue Devil Jamaze Hall works the ball around a Franklin County defender in Carnesville Feb. 21. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

Blue Devil Jamaze Hall works the ball around a Franklin County defender in Carnesville Feb. 21. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

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Improving soccer Devils take over second place in region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams are in second place in Region 8A Division 1 as both teams are 2-1 in region play, continuing to improve on last year’s success.
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Diamond Devils ranked No. 6 in state following tournament

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Elbert County Diamond Devils are the No. 6 ranked team in Class A Division, 1 according to Coaches Box Georgia’s Feb. 26 poll after winning two of their three games in the Georgia Dugout Club tournament hosted by LakePoint Sports Feb. 24 and Feb. 25.
The Blue Devils, and senior Trustin Allen, wrapped up their season following a 75-51 loss against Darlington in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs Feb. 22. (File photo by Scoggins)

The Blue Devils, and senior Trustin Allen, wrapped up their season following a 75-51 loss against Darlington in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs Feb. 22. (File photo by Scoggins)

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Devils finish basketball season in first round

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team wrapped up their 3-26 season with a 75-51 loss  to Darlington in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs on the road Feb. 22. With the exception of a 28-9 second quarter in Darlington’s favor, Elbert played well against the No.
The Elbert County Lady Devils claimed the Region 8A-D1 championship trophy after defeating Rabun County 61-41 in the region tournament Feb. 17 at Piedmont University. The win came nearly one year after the Lady Devils lost the championship to the Lady Cats before ultimately defeating Rabun in the GHSA state championship. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Elbert County Lady Devils claimed the Region 8A-D1 championship trophy after defeating Rabun County 61-41 in the region tournament Feb. 17 at Piedmont University. The win came nearly one year after the Lady Devils lost the championship to the Lady Cats before ultimately defeating Rabun in the GHSA state championship. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Claiming the region crown

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Elbert County’s Lady Devils basketball team have won their second region championship in three seasons after defeating Rabun County Feb. 17 at Piedmont University.
Junior Mat Devils Carter Fleming and Isaiah Davis finished fourth and fifth in the state during the GHSA state tournament Feb. 17.

Junior Mat Devils Carter Fleming and Isaiah Davis finished fourth and fifth in the state during the GHSA state tournament Feb. 17.

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State finishes

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Juniors Carter Fleming and Isiah Davis are both state placers after finishing fourth and fifth in the state during the GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Championships in Macon Feb. 16 and 17. Fleming finished in fourth at 132 pounds while Davis finished in fifth at 138 pounds.